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Polymeric micro- and nanoplastic particles (MPs/NPs) have recently been recognized as potential biomedical pollutants that can enter the human bloodstream. Advances in analytical techniques have detected various polymers in human blood, raising conce...

Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate the association between yogurt consumption and body fat percentage among Chinese children and to analyze the potential influence of factors such as sex, pubertal stage, and physical activity...

In recent years, rapid and reliable interpretation for emergency response to landslides and other geological hazards has become increasingly important. This paper presents DFmamba, an improved deformable dual-branch visual state-space network, to add...

The RAG agentic architecture has demonstrated its ability to transform large language models (LLMs) into agents capable of planning, reasoning, and executing subtasks using external tools or APIs. In the financial sector, one of the main priorities w...

Background/Objectives: PAX6 haploinsufficiency-related congenital aniridia is a panocular disease affecting multiple ocular structures. The aim of this study was to determine the biometric properties of eyes affected by PAX6 haploinsufficiency-relate...

Alveolar macrophages orchestrate phagocytosis and inflammatory programs during respiratory infection. CD2-associated protein (CD2AP) and BTB and CNC homology 2 (BACH2) are immune-related genes involved in cytoskeletal organization/vesicular trafficki...

This study systematically investigates the flow characteristics, mixing efficiency, and concentration gradient generation (CGG) capabilities of three types of vertical-stepped main-channel microfluidic concentration gradient generators—the upwa...

This paper addresses the optimization of electric vehicle (EV) charging facility configuration on highways by proposing a collaborative planning method that integrates driver anxiety psychology, mixed traffic flow dynamics, and service area queuing c...

The β grain size in titanium alloys during industrial forging is critical for balancing toughness, cost-effectiveness, and processability. To address the industrial challenge of high cost and difficulty in refining β grains to the tens of m...

The Ujlayan–Dixit (UD) fractional calculus provides a powerful fractional extension of the Lomax distribution, offering a suitable framework for representing complex behaviors beyond classical approaches. In this paper, we adopt the UD fraction...

The Solanaceae family includes some of the most economically and agronomically important crops, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Recently, CRISPR/Cas-based genome editing has emerged as a powerful tool for functional genomics and crop imp...

This systematic review focuses on the effect of concurrent high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and resistance training on musculoskeletal function in adult individuals. Four electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science Core Collection, Scopus, an...

The world’s population faces serious challenges related to food security, particularly in the agribusiness sector, as it grapples with dependence on mineral fertilizers in key producing regions, susceptible to tariff policy fluctuations and war...

Deep neural networks (DNNs) dominate text classification but suffer from high computational costs and poor generalization in data-scarce or Out-of-Distribution (OOD) environments. Conversely, non-parametric methods like compression-based offer robust...

Cell division is a highly regulated process that actively involves dynamic changes to the genetic material within the nucleus. DNA is faithfully replicated in the S-Phase of the cell cycle, being converted from loose, relaxed chromatin into tight, co...

Background: Adolescent football players are exposed to substantial psychological demands, and psychosocial support within family and sport environments has been shown to influence motivational climate, stress responses, and emotional well-being. Howe...

In this article, we analyze the order verb-(clitic) subject that characterizes Rhaeto-Romance languages in V2 and interrogative contexts. In these varieties, the subject is necessarily realized by lexical or pronominal elements in preverbal position,...

This article addresses the problem of floor heave in preparatory mine workings of the Karaganda Coal Basin and proposes technological solutions based on rock mass anchoring systems. Long-term field observations, supported by analytical interpretation...

Marine-derived filamentous fungi are a rich source of structurally diverse and biologically active natural products. However, many biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs) in fungi remain silent under standard conditions. In this study, we employed a metabo...

Urban sustainable mobility requires understanding how people travel, which modes they use, and what impacts these choices generate. This study proposes a smart mobility analytics framework that integrates GPS traces, dynamic traffic variables, and ma...

Cost overrun is a major challenge in the construction industry. However, there is a notable lack of data from imperial studies that exhaustively identify and analyze risk factors contributing to overruns. This study aims to address this gap by system...

Glucose transport dysregulation plays a central role in pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus. Synthetic agents like sotagliflozin or canagliflozin have been discovered recently and are currently used as antidiabetic therapy, providing great efficacy...

Walnut (Juglans regia L.) performance and sustainability are closely linked to soil–plant–microbe interactions; nowadays, the combined influence of edaphic context, plantation development and rootstock genotype on walnut-associated microb...

Background/Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the urgent need for non-invasive diagnostic strategies. While breath analysis has been widely investigated, sweat and sebum remain largely unexplored, despite being abundant, chemically dive...

This review highlights recent progress in the sustainable extraction, production and application of plant fiber-reinforced biopolymer composites. The review mainly focuses on properties of these materials—mechanical, thermal, and interfacial&md...

Marine renewable energy could support Costa Rica’s decarbonization pathway, but its offshore resource base and enabling conditions remain poorly characterized in the body of knowledge. This study provides the first integrated assessment of mari...

Bladder cancer (BC) is the most common malignancy of the urinary tract. Approximately 75% of cases are non-muscle-invasive BC (NMIBC), while muscle-invasive BC (MIBC) and advanced tumors account for most cancer-specific mortality. Accurate assessment...

This study presents a multiproxy paleoecological reconstruction from Laguna El Cacahuate, located ~180 km inland in the floodplain of Tabasco, southeastern Mexico, where red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle L.) forms persistent forest stands under freshwa...

Toscana virus (TOSV), a negative-sense RNA phlebovirus transmitted by Phlebotomus sandflies and endemic in Mediterranean regions, is an emerging pathogen capable of causing diseases ranging from mild febrile illness to severe central nervous system i...

Traditional textile crafts face significant challenges in preserving and transferring knowledge due to the aging of expert artisans and declining community engagement. The Phum Riang silk-weaving tradition in Suratthani Province is a critical example...

This study assessed the performance of five anode materials (Fe, stainless steel (SS), Al, Zn, and Ti/RuO₂–IrO₂) in terms of the removal of ammonia, phosphorus, and turbidity from anaerobic digestate using a single-cell hybrid electrocoagulatio...

Greece exhibits a continuous and exceptionally well-documented tradition of water management extending from prehistoric times to the modern era. This review critically examines the evolution of Greek hydro-technologies within their historical, enviro...

This paper presents a novel bio-inspired fluid dynamics framework that unifies path planning and control within a single continuous navigation process. Unlike conventional approaches that separate trajectory generation and execution, the proposed met...

With rising global temperatures, biostimulants might be a promising tool to alleviate plant stress and support adaptation. The potential of fresh (FBP) and lyophilized (LBP) banana peel aqueous extracts as biostimulants for protecting broccoli from h...

Detecting rare ground-level obstacles (e.g., large boulders) in dense boreal forests from low-altitude UAV RGB imagery is challenging due to limited annotated data, strong background clutter, and expensive field labeling. This paper evaluates two com...

Persistent oncovirus infections account for 15–20% of the global cancer burden, driving multiple forms of human cancer. To maintain persistent infection and spread, oncoviruses drive alterations in host cell metabolism, immune signaling, and ce...

Matched Field Processing (MFP) suffers from environmental mismatch in deep-sea long-range source localization. Although Frequency Difference Matched Field Processing (FDMFP) improves mismatch tolerance, it fails due to caustic phase effects. Frequenc...

Background and Objectives: Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is widely used in the diagnostic evaluation of suspected stable coronary artery disease; however, its agreement with invasive coronary angiography (ICA) remains inconsistent a...

Intrusion detection in Internet of Things (IoT) environments is challenged by severe class imbalance, evolving attack patterns, and the limited computational resources of edge devices. To address these challenges, this paper proposes a lightweight tr...

This paper builds on research from a project aimed at promoting the circular economy through processes based on low-impact materials derived from natural fibers. A methodology is developed to assess the economic, environmental, and social sustainabil...

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Firefighters and correctional workers are highly exposed to potentially traumatic events, but research shows that resiliency training may help support their mental health. Both occupations remain men-dominated and highly masculinized, creating challe...

Soil salinization is a global ecological issue that severely constrains forest tree growth and ecological restoration. The salt-alkali stress response mechanisms of Quercus mongolica, a key temperate forest species in China, remain unclear. A two-fac...

Reservoir basins globally face an intensifying sustainability paradox: balancing economic growth, social welfare, and environmental protection often triggers systemic trade-offs. However, comprehensive assessments revealing these internal imbalances...

Low back pain (LBP) remains a leading cause of disability worldwide, imposing substantial socioeconomic burdens. Among its many causes, facetogenic pain accounts for a significant proportion of cases and is generally attributed to irritation of the r...

This work focuses on evaluating the fatigue characteristics of a 66 kV wet-type submarine cable. The analysis incorporates realistic offshore environmental conditions and considers installation through a flexible pull-in system. The target system was...

With the evolution of smart grids, power communication networks are increasingly required to support high-bandwidth and diversified services such as high-definition video, real-time control, and positioning—services that impose dual challenges...

Background and Clinical Significance: Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) is a rare and highly aggressive B-cell neoplasm most often associated with immunodeficiency. Transformation of chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) into P...

Artillery shells are usually large-caliber projectiles fired by artillery guns. Present long-range artillery shells use techniques such as the base bleed system to reduce the drag coefficient of the shell, but could only increase the range of the she...

Assessing the impact of irrigated agriculture on Djorf groundwater is a fundamental key to the sustainable management of coastal freshwater resources. This study integrates Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and machine learning te...